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RE109: The Benedictines (Pickett: Spring 2011)
Instructor: Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B.   
This course is an overview of the rich and ancient heritage of the Benedictine Order within the monastic tradition, beginning with St. Benedict, father of western monasticism and co-patron of Europe. This course will include, among other things, an introduction to the Rule of Benedict, monastic spirituality and prayer—in common and lectio divina, a history of the Order, highlighting influential monks and nuns, art and music, and the Benedictines today.
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Course Evaluation
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/delbarton-rs-studentsurvey

Above is the course evaluation for the Religious Studies department.
Take-Home Exam Essay
RE109: The Benedictines
Take-Home Exam Question
 
Answer ONE of the following questions. It is to be typed, 1 page and handed in on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.
1.      At the 2nd Vatican Council in the 1960s, one of the topics taken up by the pope and council fathers was the issue of religious life. In their resulting decree they said: The adaptation and renewal of the religious life includes both the constant return to the sources of all Christian life and to the original spirit of the institutes and their adaptation to the changed conditions of our time (Perfectae Caritatis, no. 2). Based on what you’ve learned from your brief study of the Rule of Benedict and a quick survey of monastic history since St. Benedict’s death (A.D. 547), do you believe the monks at Delbarton are faithful to their heritage? Explain.
2.       Based on what you’ve learned from your brief study of the Rule of Benedict and a quick survey of monastic history since St. Benedict’s death (A.D. 547), is the RB a dusty and distant ancestor of a bygone era, or is it a timeless document that still has much to offer today? Explain.
Spring & Baseball
With spring nigh, thoughts often turn to America's favorite past time--BASEBALL!  Enjoy this classic routine, one of the best in the American comedic tradition by a great duo (one of whom is from Paterson, NJ!)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M 

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Turnitin.com
In order to submit your papers, you will need to visit www.turnitin.com.  You will need to create an account as a student.  It will ask you for the class ID, for whch there are 3 (1 for each section):
  • L block--3799462
  • P block--3799463
  • S block--3799466
The password for all 3 sections is benedict.  Once you're logged in you'll see the paper assignment: "Monastic Luminary."  There's a link that's called "submit" where you can upload your paper.  I will get a report and you need to do nothing further, unless you hear from me.  Any questions? edward@delbarton.org.  See you in class and enjoy!
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On St. Benedict
http://www.zenit.org/article-22248?l=english

Go to the link above and read what the pope said at the Vatican today about St. Benedict!
Prayer of St. Anselm

O Lord my God,

teach my heart this day where and how to see You,

where and how to find You.

You have made me and remade me,

and You have bestowed on me all the good things I possess,

and still I do not know You.

I have not yet done that for which I was made.

Teach me to seek You,

for I cannot seek You unless You teach me,

or find You unless You show Yourself to me.

Let me seek You in my desire,

Let me desire You in my seeking.

Let me find You by loving You,

Let me love You when I find You.

Discussion Topics
Class Web Pages
Class Files
 A Benedictine Bibliography.pdf
Here's an extensive bibiography of books on the Rule and the Benedictines. Some of these titles are available in the abbey gift shop. Many can be purchased online.
 A Brief History of St Mary's Abbey.docx
A very good article by our very own Fr. Benet, abbey archivist!
 Discussion-Quiz Questions on the RB & OSB.pdf
Discussion/Quiz questions based on the 2 outlines on the OSB
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A close view of the pope!
 Grün Study Questions.pdf
 History of St. Mary's.pptx
Pictoral History of St. Mary's Abbey, complined by Fr. Benet Caffrey, abbey archivist
 Monastic Origins.pptx
The Power Point on the origins of Christian monasticism.
 Morristown Lecture.pdf
On the occasion of the dedication of the Delbarton FAC, by Br. Nathan Cochran, O.S.B.
 On St. Benedict by Pope Benedict XVI.pdf
Pope Benedict's Wednesday Audience at the Vatican, 9 April 2008
 Perfectæ Caritatis.pdf
The degree from Vatican II on the renewal of religious life
 Questions for Rene Kollar Article.pdf
 Questions for Rowan Williams Speech.pdf
 RB Study Questions (2).doc
RB Study Question on selected chapters, including all cited Scripture passages.
 RB with verse numbers.pdf
 RB--13th-Present.docx
Monastic history from the 13th Century to the present
 RB--6th-13th Centuries.docx
Monastic history from the death of St. Benedict (ca. 547) to the High Middle Ages
 Syllabus.docx
Syllabus Redux
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